Mrs. Laura Bush is joined on stage by Ballou High School Marching Band Director Darrell Watson, left, band members Lewis Franklin, Rhia Hardman and Kenneth Horne, right, as she addresses students and guests at the White House Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, prior to a screening of Ballou: A Documentary Film, about the Washington, D.C. bands inspiring accomplishments. Mrs. Bush said, Mr. Darrell Watson epitomizes the core message of the Helping Americas Youth initiative-that caring adults can have a powerful impact on the lives of our nations youth. White House photo by Shealah Craighead